Enoteca Maria, a Staten Island restaurant where grandmothers prepare traditional meals, is becoming a film titled 'Nonnas.' Joe Scaravella, the owner, was approached for years about turning his restaurant into a film, culminating in the Netflix release directed by Stephen Chbosky. As star Vince Vaughn portrays Scaravella, the film features notable actresses as grandmothers, highlighting cultural differences within Italy through family recipes and clashes. Scaravella describes the experience as heartfelt and acknowledges the significance of the restaurant's unique premise in connecting people.
I certainly knew we had struck a nerve. Almost from day one, we've been contacted about a reality show, about a movie, about a documentary, just constantly.
This was really heartfelt and the people actually stepped up to the plate. It unfolded very quickly.
There's definitely a certain amount of prejudice, depending on what part of Italy you're from.
I love Lorraine Bracco and Brenda Vaccaro when they're having it out.
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